The Secret Agent (1992)
1992 BBC adaptation of the Joseph Conrad novel of 1907 concerning the mostly inactive spy Alfred Verloc, who is ordered by his superior Mr Vladimir to carry out a terrorist act. Verloc reluctantly plans the operation, seeking help from The Professor. Verloc is also an informant for the police and the Assistant Commissioner and Chief Inspector Heat add additional pressure on Verloc and his attempts to carry out his plan. Verloc’s subsequent actions gravely affect his wife who is devoted to her mentally unbalanced brother Stevie.
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Stars:
- David Drury
Writing:
- Joseph Conrad
- Dusty Hughes
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Release Date: 1992-10-28
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- Language: en
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Alfred Verloc
Winnie Verloc
Mr Vladimir
Chief Inspector Heat
Margaret, Duchess of Chester
The Professor
Ossipon
Michaelis
Assistant Commissioner
Home Secretary
Mrs Waller
Toodles
Wurme
Bertrand